ESL Instructor Academic Assistant

ESL Instructor / Academic Assistant

A CEA-accredited ESL school serving international and domestic students is seeking an ESL Instructor / Academic Assistant to join our academic team.

This teaching-focused position combines approximately 25 hours of classroom instruction per week with selected academic support and coordination responsibilities. The role is ideal for an experienced ESL instructor who enjoys teaching and is interested in contributing to curriculum, assessment, and academic operations within a collaborative environment.

You will work closely with a small team of instructors and school leadership to support student success and maintain academic quality.

Full-time or part-time schedules may be considered for the right candidate.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

• Approximately 5 hours of teaching per day
• Primarily daytime classes
• 1–2 evening classes per week
• The schedule is consistent each semester and planned in advance
• This position is designed as a long-term role within our academic team

• Teach ESL courses to adult international and domestic students
• Support academic operations and coordination
• Assist with curriculum, assessment, and instructional materials as needed
• Help maintain course materials, assessments, and academic records
• Communicate with instructors and students regarding academic issues
• Provide occasional substitute coverage when needed
• Maintain high academic standards aligned with accreditation requirements

• Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, Second Language Acquisition, or a closely related field with substantial TESOL coursework required
• Minimum one year of adult ESL teaching experience required; additional experience preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small academic team
• Interest in curriculum, assessment, academic support, and program development
• Experience with curriculum design, assessment development, accreditation standards, or academic coordination is preferred